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Can you please tell me what the difference is between a Closed and Open Bolt?
Thank you Louis Lewis.
Answer :
Blog Administrator -
Yes, the primary difference is whether the weapon is firing in a semi automatic mode (the person pulls the trigger each time to fire one round through the weapon), or the weapon is full auto (when the trigger is pulled and held the weapon continues to fire until empty).
Generally speaking an Open Bolt weapon such as a MAC10 or Uzi is a full auto weapon (fully automatic, i.e. Machine Gun).
The Closed Bolt weapon is generally a Semi Automatic.
The following two YouTube Videos demonstrate an Open Bolt Weapon Firing in Full Auto (Machine Gun).
YouTube Video: Demonstrating Open Bolt Machine Guns for Beginners -
Commentary -
Although Full Auto Weapons (Machine Guns) may be fun to shoot, they are a waste of ammo.
==> My recommendation is -
Avoid owning full auto weapons.
If you plan on purchasing a full auto weapon do your homework. A Federal Tax Stamp and other provisions are required.
Avoid owning full auto weapons.
If you plan on purchasing a full auto weapon do your homework. A Federal Tax Stamp and other provisions are required.
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